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Forcan Ridge in amazing weather

Forcan Ridge in amazing weather

by Fife Flyer » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:17 pm

Route description: The Saddle, Forcan Ridge and Sgùrr na Sgìne

Munros included on this walk: Sgùrr na Sgìne, The Saddle

Date walked: 16/10/2015

Time taken: 7.3 hours

Distance: 13 km

Ascent: 1400m

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Re: Forcan Ridge in amazing weather

Postby Mal Grey » Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:39 am

Superb! I don't remember it being that sharp, though we did in in drizzle so couldn't see what was happening I guess!
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Re: Forcan Ridge in amazing weather

Postby Alteknacker » Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:20 pm

Some great pics there - it really captures the appeal of the ridge; and what weather you had! For once it was worse in Wales on Saturday (clag-bound summits).
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Re: Forcan Ridge in amazing weather

Postby tommyatr » Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:16 am

Cracking pics and cracking day,gutted I missed it. :evil:
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